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palm rest

parallel port

password

instant

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PC Card

Card and Socket Services

150

checklist

205

CIS (Card Information Structure)

204

computer stops working

eject button

hot swapping fails

inserting

modem default

not recognized

problem solving

removing

replacing

using

PCMCIA (Personal Computer

Memory Card International
Association)

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Plug and Play

185

ports

modem

monitor

parallel

USB

27, 2 8

power

cable

cable connectors

219

computer will not start

180

light

monitoring

on/off button

problem solving

189

taking care of your battery

power down options

Turn Off

81, 83, 85

Power Management

powering down

power off

guidelines

power usage mode

precautions

primary button

printer

Add Printer Wizard

problem solving

207, 20 8

printing a file

problem solving

AC power

189

battery charge doesn’t last

190

battery not charging

189

can’t access CD/DVD

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can’t insert diskette in drive

194

can’t read a diskette

195

changing display properties

192

checking device properties

187

compact discs not running

correctly

196

computer hangs when PC Card

inserted

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computer will not power up

180

contacting Toshiba

210, 21 1

corrupted/damaged data files

Device Manager

disabling a device

disk drive is slow

display is blank

DVD-ROM

controls are gray

196

drive tray doesn’t eject

196

not functioning properly

199

performance is poor

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Root or Title menu does not

open

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Summary of Contents for Satellite 1200

Page 1: ...1002M2 Satellite 1200 Series User s Guide If you need assistance InTouch Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see Chapter 8 on page 177 in this guide ...

Page 2: ...c back up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures alteration or loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING T...

Page 3: ...he following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE Only peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer Operation with...

Page 4: ...er REN of the modem which is 0 6B The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C Type of Service Your modem is designed to be used on standard device telephone lines Connection to telephone company provided coin service central office implemented systems is prohibited Connection to party lines service is subject to State tariffs If you have any questions...

Page 5: ...otection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone ...

Page 6: ...alence Number REN and an explanation notice similar to the following The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of this device can be found on the label affixed to your computer NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any...

Page 7: ...isk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment Regulatory Information The Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be ...

Page 8: ...CC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular insta...

Page 9: ...read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark...

Page 10: ...he owner s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2002 by Toshiba Ame...

Page 11: ...ARY DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Trademarks Satellite and Noteworthy are registered trademarks SelectServ FreedomWare and SmartMedia are trademarks and InTouch is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation Microsoft W...

Page 12: ...mation This product contains mercury Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org ...

Page 13: ...r icons used 23 Other documentation 23 Service options 24 Chapter 1 Finding Your Way Around 25 Making sure you have everything 25 Front with the display closed 26 Back 27 Right side 28 Left side 29 Front with the display open 30 Indicator panel 31 System indicator panel 32 Underside 33 ...

Page 14: ...ning on the power 45 Using the TouchPad 46 Setting up your software 47 Setting up other devices 49 Installing additional memory optional 49 Removing a memory module 52 Connecting a mouse 52 Connecting a printer 53 Setting up a printer 54 Turning off the computer 57 Caring for your computer 58 Cleaning the computer 58 Moving the computer 59 Using a computer lock 59 Chapter 3 Learning the Basics 61 ...

Page 15: ...with the computer on 75 Removing a disc with the computer off 76 Caring for CDs and DVDs 76 Setting up for communications 77 Connecting the modem to a phone line 77 Connecting your computer to a network 78 Powering down the computer 78 Turn Off or Shut down command 79 Hibernation command 79 Standby command 80 Using Turn Off or Shut down 81 Turning off more quickly 82 Starting again after Turn Off ...

Page 16: ...puter 95 Maximizing battery life 96 Disposing of used batteries safely 97 Traveling tips 98 Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Windows XP Operating System 99 Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop 99 Finding your way around the desktop 100 Windows XP file system 102 Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together 103 Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet 106 Lesson 4 Creating a new document 107 Lesson ...

Page 17: ...9 Windows XP special features 129 Personalizing your desktop 130 Customizing the taskbar 130 Bringing the world to your desktop 131 Changing desktop and browsing style 132 Personalizing individual windows 133 Customizing window toolbars 134 Displaying information about each folder 135 Using your computer at the office 136 Setting up for communications 137 Connecting the modem to a telephone line 1...

Page 18: ...nnecting a monitor keyboard and mouse 148 Changing the display properties setting 149 Using PC Cards 150 PC Card supporting software 150 Inserting PC Cards 150 Removing PC Cards 151 Hot swapping 152 Chapter 7 WinDVD 153 Playing DVDs 153 Using the WinDVD toolbar 155 Using the WinDVD status bar 155 Using the WinDVD control panel 156 Using the control panel playback buttons 157 Maximizing the video w...

Page 19: ...omputer 180 The Windows operating system is not working 181 Using Startup options to fix problems 182 Internet problems 183 The Windows XP operating system can help you 183 Resolving a hardware conflict 184 A plan of action 184 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own 185 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 186 Memory card problems 188 Power and the batteries 189 Keyboard problems 190 Display pro...

Page 20: ...3 If you need further assistance 210 Before you call 210 Contacting Toshiba 211 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 212 Toshiba s worldwide offices 213 Appendix A Hot Keys 217 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors 219 Glossary 221 Index 237 ...

Page 21: ...XP Professional already installed This guide contains information about your operating system and how it functions with your Toshiba computer For specific information on the software see the Microsoft booklet that shipped with your computer This guide This guide introduces the computer s features You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and stop when a topic interests you U...

Page 22: ... of data These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk and the icons highlight these instructions as follows DANGER This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed WARNING This icon indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily injury if the safety ins...

Page 23: ...text Other documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation This electronic user s guide Look for the user s guide icon on your desktop or in the DOCS folder on the C drive Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer or that are available for installation on your Recovery CDs Toshiba accessories information which lists accessories available from Toshiba ...

Page 24: ...rvice options Toshiba offers a full line of service options built around its SelectServTM warranty programs For more information visit Toshiba s Web site at toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 177 ...

Page 25: ...e when you need to locate specific parts of the computer Making sure you have everything Before doing anything else consult the Quick Start card provided with your system to make sure you received everything If any items are missing or damaged notify your dealer immediately For additional help see If you need further assistance on page 210 ...

Page 26: ...OM or multifunction DVD ROM CD RW drive It also supports a diskette drive an additional hard disk drive or secondary battery The bay only supports one device at a time It is designated by default as drive D CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the CD ROM DVD ROM manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Instead use a slim object such as a straightened paper cli...

Page 27: ...nsion standard that supports a data transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards pointing devices and monitors USB peripherals have a single standard for cabling and connectors The USB standard allows hot swapping of peripherals The parallel port lets you connect a parallel printer or other parallel device including ECP compatible devices The modem port lets you use a standard ...

Page 28: ...uch as your desk Right side The internal speaker allows you to hear sounds from your system including audio CDs and DVD ROMs The PC Card ejection tabs release PC Cards from the corresponding slots The two stacked PC Card slots support up to two Type I or Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card See Using PC Cards on page 150 for more information The USB Universal Serial Bus port allows you to conn...

Page 29: ...e The line in jack allows you to connect an external input device The 3 5 mm microphone jack lets you connect an external monaural microphone or other audio input device The 3 5 mm headphone jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices such as external speakers Connecting other devices automatically disables the internal speakers The internal speaker allows you to hear sou...

Page 30: ...our seconds it will reset the computer The wireless antenna on off switch available only on Wi Fi or Bluetooth systems lets you turn on a Wi Fi or Bluetooth module on your system The 85 key keyboard provides all the functionality of a full size keyboard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 62 On Off Power button Screen indicator panel Indicator panel System Keyboard TouchPad Primary...

Page 31: ...r The front panel provides a palm rest to assist you in maintaining proper posture while using the computer The primary and secondary buttons below the TouchPad act like the buttons on a mouse with primary and secondary functions Indicator panel NOTE For environments that do not permit wireless use or instruct you to turn off all radio devices for example aboard commercial aircraft you should turn...

Page 32: ... see Using the numeric keypad overlay on page 65 Wireless indicator light Glows amber when the wireless antenna on off switch is in the on position System indicator panel The power on light glows green when the computer is on The light glows amber when the computer is in Standby mode The main battery light indicates the main battery s current charge It glows green when the battery is fully charged...

Page 33: ...f data Underside The Modular Bay allows you to add a CD ROM DVD ROM CD R or DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive You can also add a diskette drive secondary battery or an additional hard drive The Modular Bay release latch allows you to remove modules The expansion memory slot cover protects the two expansion memory slots where you insert additional memory See Using the computer for the first time on...

Page 34: ...mputer s permanent data storage device The battery pack contains the battery For information about replacing the battery see Changing the main battery on page 94 The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer preventing the cover from dislodging from the computer case ...

Page 35: ... designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface which is large enough for the computer and any other items you need to use such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation and prevent overheating To keep your computer in prime operating conditio...

Page 36: ...correctly after you turn it back on contact a Toshiba authorized service provider Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time using their computers With a little care and proper use of the equipment you can work comfortably throughout the day This section provides hints on avoiding strain and stress injuries For more information consul...

Page 37: ...ss chair more comfortable than a conventional chair Correct posture and positioning of the computer Whichever type you choose use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort Position your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed and your forearms parallel to the floo...

Page 38: ...ion the display panel or external monitor so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare Avoid placing your computer in front of a bright light that could shine directly in your eyes If possible use soft indirect lighting in your computer work area Arms and wrists Avoid bending arching or twisting your wrists Keep them in a r...

Page 39: ... eyes on a distant object for at least 30 seconds Precautions Your notebook computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside of the computer If the computer is used for long periods its...

Page 40: ...isk the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on disks is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via diskette email or download from the Internet Occasionally eve...

Page 41: ...the built in modem to a telephone line See Connecting the modem to a phone line on page 77 Before adding any of these devices to the computer be sure to complete Setting up your software on page 47 Before starting to use your computer you may also want to Add more memory Connect a mouse Connect a local printer Connect a full size keyboard Connect an external monitor Install PC Cards Connecting the...

Page 42: ...ecomes damaged or the plug overheats dis continue use There is a risk of electric shock Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands Doing so may cause an electric shock To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter Connecting the power cable to the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN jack on the back of the computer To locate the DC IN j...

Page 43: ...ery with the computer off It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on Once the main battery is charged the secondary battery if inserted into the Modular Bay will charge TECHNICAL NOTE The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power To charge the secondary battery fit it in the Modular Bay and connect the computer to an AC power source TECHNICAL NOTE ...

Page 44: ...rged battery can damage the battery NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Press the display latch and lift the display panel Opening the display panel CAUTION To avoid damaging the display panel don t force it beyond the point where it moves easily Never li...

Page 45: ...ating system has loaded completely The AC power light glows green when the computer is connected to an external power source The battery light Glows amber while the battery is being charged Glows green when the battery is fully charged Is unlit when the computer is not connected to an external power source For information on determining battery power see Monitoring battery power on page 91 The har...

Page 46: ...from left to right To move it to the left side slide your finger from right to left NOTE Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction Once you ve positioned your cursor you can either click it into place by double tapping the TouchPad or clicking ...

Page 47: ...rosoft s End User License Agreement and click Next 3 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip The computer will pause for a moment while checking for an internet connection 4 A window will display the message An internet connection could not be chosen Click Skip to exit the process or Next to continue NOTE To register online your computer s modem must be connected to a voice ...

Page 48: ...oshiba warranty worldwide at no charge to you NOTE To register online your computer s modem must be connected to a voice grade telephone line or a Local Area Network via the LAN port NOTE If you skip the registration the first time you start your computer a weekly reminder screen will appear a few times to prompt you to do so To register your computer with Toshiba you may either click on the deskt...

Page 49: ... memory slots located on the bottom of your computer You need a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver to install a memory module CAUTION To avoid damaging the computer s screws use a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver that is in good condition If you are adding memory after you have started to use the computer begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 2 1 Turn off the computer via the Start menu See Usi...

Page 50: ...etrieve them later CAUTION Static electricity can damage the memory module Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its gold connector bar on the side you insert into the computer 6 Remove the memory module from its antistatic packaging 7 Holding the memory modul...

Page 51: ...rease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems 9 Replace the expansion memory slot cover 10 Replace the screws and tighten them 11 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed 12 Turn on the computer To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory click Start Control Panel and click Performance and Maintenance Click System to view the recognized memory ...

Page 52: ...l the memory module pops up Removing the memory module 3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally to pull it out of the slot 4 Complete the procedure by following steps 9 through 12 in Using the computer for the first time on page 44 Connecting a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the TouchPad the computer s built in pointing device To connect a USB mouse plug the mouse cable into one of...

Page 53: ... the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer the printer may not function correctly CAUTION Never connect the printer cable while the computer s power is on Doing so may damage the printer the computer or both You can connect a USB compatible printer to your computer through the USB port...

Page 54: ... steps or see Setting up a printer below Setting up a printer If you started your computer with a printer connected and turned on it may have been detected automatically Plug and Play If this is not the case then you must install the printer driver for the model of printer that is connected to your computer You install the printer driver either by following the instructions indicated in your print...

Page 55: ...tting Started Setting up other devices 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 The Printers and Faxes window appears Sample Printers and Faxes window 3 Click Add Printer The Add Printer Wizard starts Sample Add Printer Wizard ...

Page 56: ...printer Is connected to a network select Network printer or a printer attached to another computer 6 Click Next The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to select your printer 7 From the list of manufacturers and printers select your printer then click Next 8 Select the port settings according to the instructions in your printer s documentation and the port to which your printer is connected then click ...

Page 57: ...ter is off to fully charge the main battery With the computer off it may take up to several hours to recharge the main battery Guidelines for turning off the computer If you have work in progress and are not connected to a network you can use the operating system Standby command to save your system settings to memory so that when you turn on the computer again you automatically return to where you...

Page 58: ...r computer s battery see Running the computer on battery power on page 88 Cleaning the computer To keep your computer clean gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth Ask your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products CAUTION Keep liquid including cleaning fluid out of the computer s keyboard speaker grille and other openings Never spray cl...

Page 59: ...reasonable shock and vibration transport it in a carrying case for long trips You can purchase a carrying case from your Toshiba dealer or visit Toshiba s Web site at toshibaaccessories com Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional PORT Noteworthy computer lock cable PORT Noteworthy computer ...

Page 60: ...or your computer 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot then rotate the key a quarter turn and remove it The computer is now securely locked to deter computer theft Locking the computer ...

Page 61: ...to the disk You will lose all unsaved work if for example a system error occurs and you must restart your computer or your battery runs out of charge while you are working Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low See Power management on page 88 HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature which you can turn on This feature saves your file to the hard disk at...

Page 62: ...k Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and help your computer perform at its optimal level Consult your Windows XP operating system documentation for more information on these and other utilities Always use the proper procedure to turn off the computer See Powering down the computer on page 78 CAUTION The operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shut down...

Page 63: ...e not affected The caps lock light on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press the Caps Lock key Ctrl Fn and Alt keys Ctrl Fn and Alt keys The Ctrl Fn and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using For more information see your program documentation Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard ...

Page 64: ...the Start menu The Application key has the same function as the secondary TouchPad control button or secondary mouse button Overlay keys Keyboard overlay keys The keys with numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the ten key keypad on a desktop computer s keyboard Windows logo key...

Page 65: ...ou use the cursor control keys To return to the numeric overlay release Shift To turn off the numeric keypad overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 again The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out Using the cursor control overlay To turn on the cursor control overlay press Fn and F10 simultaneously The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when th...

Page 66: ...ows Explorer to locate the program file Use the Run dialog box The Windows XP operating system tutorial chapter gives step by step instructions for starting a program from the Start menu See Lesson 6 Starting programs on page 110 Saving your work Before you turn off the computer save your work to the hard disk drive or a diskette NOTE Always save your data even when you are using the Stand by comm...

Page 67: ...n how to name a file see Windows XP file system on page 102 Printing your work Verify that the Windows XP operating system is set up for your printer as described in Setting up a printer on page 54 TECHNICAL NOTE You only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it If you use more than one printer or are changing printers you will need to set up the operating system to run with the ad...

Page 68: ...points toward the drive 2 Push the diskette gently into the drive slot on the left side of the computer When the diskette is in place the eject button pops out To release a diskette from the drive push the eject button CAUTION Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the light is glowing Doing so could destroy data and damage the diskette or the drive Caring for diskettes Store ...

Page 69: ... can damage the diskette s surface Keep your diskettes away from sources of magnetism such as speakers and radios since these can destroy data Backing up your files Backing up your files means copying individual files to a diskette or copying entire sections of your hard disk to another device such as a tape drive 1 Insert a diskette into the diskette drive 2 Click Start then click My Computer 3 C...

Page 70: ...e files including music to a CD ReWritable CD RW disc A DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive can do all of these things Compact discs CDs store up to 700 MB of data or music You use CD ROMs to load and run software and to access reference material such as catalogs as well as listen to music Digital versatile discs DVDs provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not a...

Page 71: ... damage the disc or the drive The eject button requires power to operate The manual eject button does not require power CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Instead use a slim object such as a straightened paper clip HINT When the computer is off and the DVD ROM drive is on press the stop eject control button on the...

Page 72: ...If the computer is turned on press the eject button on the DVD ROM drive The disc tray partially opens CAUTION To avoid damaging a disc or losing data check that the disc activity light is off before opening the disc tray 2 Grasp the disc tray and pull it fully open 3 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of dust CAUTION Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the surface of...

Page 73: ...malfunction 5 Gently press the center of the disc onto the spindle until it locks into place Positioning the disc on the spindle CAUTION Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the spindle If you position the disc incorrectly it can jam the disc tray 6 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Disc Spindle Correct position In...

Page 74: ... the Start menu or double click the icon on the desktop The first time you start the Windows Media Player it will display in Toshiba Skin mode Sample Windows MediaTM Player Toshiba Skin You may switch the Media Player window to full mode one of two ways Click on the center of the desktop icon for the player and select Switch to full mode from the pop up menu Right click anywhere on the player and ...

Page 75: ...DVD CDs and DVDs contain files just like diskettes and the hard disk CDs are often used to install software or store files that require lots of space such as photographs and large presentation files You can use Explorer or My Computer to view the contents of any CD or DVD Removing a disc with the computer on CAUTION Check the DVD ROM CD ROM CD RW or DVD ROM CD RW drive in use indicator light when ...

Page 76: ...ccess hole CAUTION Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it 2 Pull the tray fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Caring for CDs and DVDs Store your discs in their original containers to prot...

Page 77: ...lephone line A communications program To connect to the Internet you need a Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer TECHNICAL NOTE Disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data transmission Connecting the modem to a phone line The Satellite 1200 Series computers come with a built in modem To use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grad...

Page 78: ...he network connection use the Dial Up Networking Wizard 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to Accessories then to Communications and click Network Setup Wizard or Network Connections 3 Enter the phone number of your network connection and let the program dial the number The computer connects with the network Powering down the computer When you power down the computer you have three op...

Page 79: ... power is used while the computer is shut down This is the most efficient mode if you will be away from your computer for an extended time Restarting from Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power When starting up again the system does not automatically open programs and files you were previously using Hibernation command The Hibernation command shuts the computer down completely ...

Page 80: ...en starting up again the computer returns to the state in which you left it including all open programs and files you were using Standby command The Standby command puts the computer into a power saving mode Standby holds the current state of the computer in memory so that when you restart the computer you can continue working from where you left off Factors when choosing Standby While in Standby ...

Page 81: ... to save your work first Using Turn Off or Shut down For the Windows XP Home operating system follow these steps to shut down the computer 1 Click Start select Turn off computer The Turn off computer dialog box appears Sample Turn off computer dialog box 2 Click Turn Off The computer shuts down completely For the Windows XP Professional operating system follow these steps to shut down the computer...

Page 82: ...ons Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Advanced tab and select the options you want When I close the lid of my portable computer Set this option to Power Off to have the computer shut down when you close the display panel When I press the power button on my computer Set this option to Power Off to have the computer shut down when you press the power button 4 Click Apply 5 Click OK then clos...

Page 83: ...appears 2 Hold down the shift key The Standby option changes to the Hibernation option Sample Turn off computerdialog box 3 Click Hibernate The computer saves the mode of the system including all open programs and files to the hard disk and then powers down completely For the Windows XP Professional operating system when connected to a domain server follow these steps to power down the computer us...

Page 84: ...on or closing the display panel 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Double click the Toshiba Power Management Utility icon 3 Click the Advanced tab and select the options you want When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernate for the computer to go into Hibernate mode when you press the power button When I close the lid Set this option to Hibernate for the c...

Page 85: ...rt it again by opening the display panel Using Standby For the Windows XP Home operating system or Windows XP Professional operating system when not connected to a domain server follow these steps to power down the computer using the Standby command 1 Click Start select Turn off computer The Turn off computer box appears 2 Click Standby Sample Turn off computer dialog box The computer saves the st...

Page 86: ...the status of all open programs and files to memory turns off the display and goes into a low power mode The on off light blinks to indicate the machine is in Standby mode NOTE If you power down using the Standby command and the battery discharges fully your information will be lost Be sure to save your work first Starting again from Standby To start the computer from Standby mode press the power ...

Page 87: ...y mode when it is not being used thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling ...

Page 88: ...tion if applicable to your system for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge This may shorten the life of the battery and the battery light may not indicate a low battery condition In addition the computer has an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the RTC memory which stores your system configuration settings and the current time and d...

Page 89: ...ou can use it to power the computer To charge the battery plug the computer into a live wall outlet It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on TECHNICAL NOTE The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power To charge the secondary battery fit it in the Modular Bay and connect the compu...

Page 90: ...ly Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity Charging the RTC battery The computer contains an internal battery that provides power for the real time clock RTC and calendar During normal use the main battery keeps the RTC battery adequately charged Occasionally the RTC battery may lose its charge completely especially if you have had the computer turn...

Page 91: ...ted or if the battery is completely discharged Determining remaining battery power NOTE Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Double click the Toshiba Power Management...

Page 92: ...mputer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use the display panel instead of an external monitor How much you use the hard disk a...

Page 93: ...battery with a charged spare Save your work and turn off the computer If you don t manage to do any of these things before the battery completely runs out of power the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode and turns itself off Hibernate mode keeps track of where you were so when you turn on the power again you can continue where you left off The computer stores the information on what you w...

Page 94: ...oes off To set an alarm 1 Click Start Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 2 Double click the Toshiba Power Management Utility icon 3 Click the Alarm tab and set the alarm as desired Sample Toshiba Power Management Alarm tab Changing the main battery When your battery power is running low you have two options connect the computer to an AC power source or install a charged battery CAUTION...

Page 95: ...tery is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately following the advice in Disposing of used batteries safely on page 97 Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life Safety precautions If the battery pack produces an odor overheats or changes color or shape while it is bei...

Page 96: ... battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity Charge the battery pack only in the computer When you install the battery pack you should hear a click when it is inserted properly Do not expose the battery pack to fire The battery pack could explode Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack At least once a month disconnect the computer from a power s...

Page 97: ...ns for the AC adaptor and power cord 5 Charge the battery pack until the Battery LED glows green If you have extra battery packs rotate their use If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery pack Disconnect the AC adaptor when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens life If you are not going to use the comput...

Page 98: ...h your local government agency for information on where to recycle or dispose of old batteries Traveling tips The environmental precautions listed in Selecting a place to work on page 35 also apply while traveling Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying ...

Page 99: ...confidence you will gain from this chapter will more than offset the short amount of time spent going through these lessons As you explore your computer s operating system further you will often discover alternative ways of accomplishing a particular task For more detailed information on your operating system refer to the Microsoft Windows XP operating system documentation that came with your comp...

Page 100: ...ples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system However the differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons Start button shortcut tray taskbar system tray and background pattern Sample Desktop Icons Start ...

Page 101: ... Holds files you ve deleted using the Windows Explorer You may retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin TECHNICAL NOTE If you delete a file from a diskette it does not go into the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle Bin see Windows online Help FreedomWareTM Free offers and discounts on hardware and software for your notebook computer Your desktop may contain other icons dep...

Page 102: ...program s or window s button on the taskbar System tray The System tray displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background To learn more about each task position the cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time Power usage mode and speaker volume To activate a specific task double click...

Page 103: ...ly and easily shared between computers You can use the My Computer feature on the Start menu to access any file in the Windows file system For more information read the Microsoft documentation that comes with your computer Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together The Getting Started chapter introduced you to the TouchPad which is your basic tool for moving around the screen This le...

Page 104: ...he secondary button specifically mention that button For example click the secondary button 2 Click an empty area of the desktop to close the Start menu 3 With the pointer in an empty area of the desktop click the secondary button the right hand button to open the desktop shortcut menu As the name implies shortcut menus provide quick access to many operating system features Sample desktop shortcut...

Page 105: ...Click an empty area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and while holding down the primary button use the TouchPad to drag the pointer to the right edge of the desktop then release the primary button This process is known as clicking and dragging The taskbar moves from the bottom to the right edge of the desktop NOTE If the taskbar is locked you need to unlock it To unlock the taskbar place...

Page 106: ...ck the taskbar once again and drag it back to the bottom of the desktop Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet This lesson demonstrates how to access a Web page from a window and from the taskbar The lesson assumes you have an account with an Internet Service Provider ISP Opening a Web page from a window The most common way to open a Web page is by typing a Web address in the address line of the Web...

Page 107: ...oint to Toolbars then click Address Bar if it is not checked The operating system displays the address bar It indicates that you are in My Computer Sample My Computer window Lesson 4 Creating a new document This lesson teaches you how to create a text file without having to first open a program 1 Move the pointer to an empty area of the desktop then click the secondary button The operating system ...

Page 108: ...g system opens the new document in Notepad the text editor built into the operating system Sample Notepad window Notice that when the document opens there is a new button on the taskbar that reads My New Doc Notepad the name may be too long to fit into the taskbar space but if you point to the name the complete name is visible By displaying buttons like this one the taskbar helps you keep track of...

Page 109: ...he operating system displays the desktop shortcut menu 2 Click New then click Folder The operating system creates an icon on the desktop called New Folder with the icon name highlighted 3 Type a name for the folder such as My Folder then press Enter 4 Close the Notepad document you just created by clicking the Close button on the right side of the Notepad title bar The operating system displays th...

Page 110: ...you will know which program you want to use for a particular task This lesson teaches you how to launch programs from the Start menu using two of the programs that are built into the Windows XP operating system Paint and Windows Explorer 1 Click Start then point to All Programs The operating system displays a list of program folders 2 Point to Accessories then click Paint The operating system open...

Page 111: ...example it lets you see all the files in a particular folder on the computer s hard disk Sample Windows Explorer window Notice the taskbar now has two buttons on it one for Paint and one for Windows Explorer 5 Click the Paint button on the taskbar The operating system displays the Paint program The operating system places the active window on top of other windows on the desktop unless you have sel...

Page 112: ... several ways to adjust the size shape and position of windows open on the desktop Using the taskbar If you have applications open on the desktop you can rearrange them by pointing to the taskbar using the TouchPad and clicking the secondary button The Windows XP operating system provides these options Move windows Size windows Minimize all windows display only the taskbar buttons Maximize windows...

Page 113: ...the taskbar Notice that the Maximize button has changed It is now called the Restore button HINT Maximizing a program is a good way to work when you are only using that program and do not want any distractions on the screen Resizing and moving windows 1 Click the Restore button in the top right corner of the Paint window Paint returns to its previous size and location Notice that the Restore butto...

Page 114: ...teps 3 and 4 to change the size and position of Windows Explorer placing it on the right side of the desktop Now that the windows are side by side you can see how you could refer to one window while working in the other Resizing and moving windows allows you to rearrange the desktop to suit your needs Experiment with different sizes and placements of windows to find the best arrangement for your w...

Page 115: ... all there is to it Windows Explorer closes removing the Explorer button from the taskbar as well 2 Close Paint and the My Computer window assuming it is still open by clicking the Close buttons for each program HINT Always save your work before you close a program Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts By adding shortcuts to your desktop you can open programs or files with the click of a button You will pro...

Page 116: ...tem displays the desktop shortcut menu 2 Click New then click Shortcut The operating system displays the Create Shortcut dialog box Sample Create Shortcut dialog box 3 In the Command line box type c windows system32 calc exe and click Next The operating system prompts you to select a name for the shortcut 4 Type Calculator and click Finish The operating system displays the new shortcut on your des...

Page 117: ...5 ver 2 3 Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Use this method when you don t know the name and location of the program file 1 Click Start then point to Search Sample Search options on the Start menu 2 Click All Files and Folders The operating system displays the Search Results dialog box ...

Page 118: ...searches on the Internet 3 Type char in the All or part of the file name text box and then click Search The operating system displays a list of all the files with char in their names 4 Click the Character Map file with the secondary button and drag it to the desktop A shortcut menu appears 5 Click Create Shortcut here A shortcut to the Character Map appears on your desktop ...

Page 119: ...ut will also introduce you to properties The operating system treats all windows icons programs drives etc as self contained objects each with its own set of properties such as size position on screen and color Many of these properties can be customized to meet your particular needs and tastes DEFINITION An object is an independent block of data text or graphics that was created by an individual a...

Page 120: ... options by clicking the scroll arrows in the list box 6 Try a screen saver pattern by clicking a name in the list box The operating system displays your selection in the monitor above the list box Try several patterns 7 To apply a pattern to your desktop click Apply 8 After you have chosen a screen saver pattern and applied it to your desktop click OK The operating system returns you to the deskt...

Page 121: ...p the operating system To change the date and time settings 1 Click Start then click Control Panel 2 Click the Date Time Language and Regional Options icon The operating system displays the Date and Time Properties dialog box Sample Date and Time Properties dialog box HINT To open the Date and Time Properties dialog box more quickly either click the time display on the taskbar with the secondary b...

Page 122: ...rything you have done to this point has been just practice you may want to return the desktop back to its original uncluttered state This lesson explains how to remove objects from the desktop and introduces the Recycle Bin 1 Click the New Folder icon you created drag it until it is over the Recycle Bin icon and it changes color then release the primary button The icon disappears But it is not rea...

Page 123: ...his tutorial you will use the Recycle Bin to delete other objects such as folders documents and sometimes even programs Still the process is the same Just drag an object s icon to the Recycle Bin If you change your mind and want to restore an object you sent to the Recycle Bin select the object with the secondary button and click Restore The operating system restores the object to the place from w...

Page 124: ...n Lesson 13 Using System Restore The System Restore feature allows you to return your computer to the way it was configured on a specific date or time a restore point This is useful if you are reconfiguring your computer for new hardware or software In the event that your hardware or software causes your computer to malfunction you can remove the offending item s and restore the system to the stat...

Page 125: ...elp and Support features in Windows XP operating system Windows XP Help and Support Center The Windows XP operating system has a Help and Support facility If you cannot figure out how to do something the answer is probably only a few clicks away Assume that you want to draw a picture but don t know how 1 Click Start then click Help and Support Center The operating system opens the Help and Support...

Page 126: ...he letter p the topic list moves to the first entry that begins with P and so on There are a number of topics listed under Picture One of them Creating pictures using Paint looks promising 4 Double click Creating pictures using Paint Help opens a topic screen that gives a brief description of how to draw pictures including an icon to start the Paint program Sample Drawing help window 5 Click the P...

Page 127: ...orials collection is a good place to start If you are not familiar with the Windows XP operating system start with Windows XP Preview Learning about the benefits of Windows XP features is a helpful introduction to the new features in the Windows XP operating system Sample Windows XP Tours and tutorials window To start a Windows XP tour or tutorial 1 Click Start then Help and Support Center 2 Click...

Page 128: ... computer This lesson teaches you how to shut down the operating system and turn off your computer For the Windows XP Home operating system 1 Click Start then click Turn off computer The Turn off computer dialog box appears 2 Click Turn Off The computer shuts down For the Windows XP Professional operating system 1 Click Start then select Shut Down The Shut Down dialog box appears 2 Select Shut dow...

Page 129: ... enhancements including New system file protection A system restore function allowing you to rollback the system to its previous mode An improved help center support automation and automatic Windows operating system update Wizards to simplify setting up your home network Ability to share one Internet connection among multiple PCs An automatic discovery feature that allows your computer to detect n...

Page 130: ...at you are doing Its icons provide shortcuts to programs documents files folders system features and components Open applications also have Forward and Backward buttons to allow navigation through folders documents and Web sites For example you can personalize the taskbar to include Quick Launch icons and also your favorite URL addresses or local folders and programs DEFINITION URL stands for Unif...

Page 131: ...k the secondary button 2 Click Properties The Display Properties window appears 3 Click the Desktop tab 4 Click the Customize Desktop button 5 Click the Web tab 6 Follow the instructions to set up your desktop Adding components to the Web contentinterface 1 Point to an empty space on the desktop and click the secondary button 2 Click on Properties The Display Properties window appear 3 Click the D...

Page 132: ...rating system enables you to customize the way you view your desktop and browse the files and folders on your local computer or network file server You can make it so that Items that normally require a double click will open with a single click Folders will open in their own window instead of in the same window Folders are accompanied by a list of common tasks instead of displayed alone The option...

Page 133: ...g box 3 Click the preferred options 4 Click Apply then OK Personalizing individual windows Just as you can display a Web page on your desktop you can also display a Web page in an individual window If you subscribe to the Web page it can be automatically updated on a regular basis For example using this Web integration feature you can monitor weather game scores stock prices or headlines all in th...

Page 134: ...y one or more customizable toolbars at the top of a window As you browse the operating system detects the kind of information presented in the window and automatically displays the appropriate toolbar buttons and menus You can also add these toolbars to the taskbar Sample toolbar locations Address bar Standard buttons ...

Page 135: ...m display the name of the folder and brief information about how to use the folder This means displaying an individual window as a Web page 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window appears Toolbar element Description Address Bar Opens Web pages programs folders or documents By default the address bar shows your current location and whether it is a folder or a Web page You can br...

Page 136: ...w as a Web page The addition of the name of the folder and instructions for how to use the folder on the left give the window the appearance of a Web page Using your computer at the office By connecting an external monitor external full size keyboard an external mouse and an external diskette drive you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard office computer An external monitor connect...

Page 137: ...puter s COM communications ports The default setting for the modem is COM3 The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings If you re having trouble connecting through the modem you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it To find out which port your modem is connected to in the opera...

Page 138: ...em options box 11 Close the Control Panel Connecting the modem to a telephone line Before you can use the modem you must connect it to a standard voice grade telephone line TECHNICAL NOTE If you are using the telephone line at home disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Call Waiting interrupts data transmission Setting up a dial up connection To set up a dial up connection use t...

Page 139: ...r physical connection and a synchronization program You can use the Windows XP Briefcase or a specialized synchronization program that transfers data using a cable connected to the computers parallel ports Transferring files using a parallel port connection To transfer files using the computers parallel ports you need a LapLink compatible parallel cable Getting started 1 Connect the cable 2 Load t...

Page 140: ...program An Internet Service Provider ISP Once you have established an ISP account you can access the Internet Connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines DSL cable or a satellite link TECHNICAL NOTE If you are using the telephone line at home disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem Cal...

Page 141: ...phone line on page 77 An overview of using the Internet The following sections give a quick introduction to the Internet and some of its exciting features under these headings The Internet The World Wide Web Signing up with an Internet Service Provider Getting started Surfing the Internet Internet features Uploading and downloading files from the Internet For more information about the Internet se...

Page 142: ...ion Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider ISP An ISP is a company that has the equipment and the telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet connection You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and modem or through other higher speed communication methods such as Digital Subscri...

Page 143: ...tomatically transfers your Web browser to that site You can also use a Search Engine a Web site specifically designed to help you look for information Internet features The Internet offers many types of communication tools to help you perform many tasks Internet email To send and receive email of your own you need a mailbox on the Web or an email address If you have an account with an ISP you can ...

Page 144: ...ferring data from your computer to a site on the Web or downloading transferring data from a site on the Web to your computer There are several ways to upload or download data It can be as simple as attaching a file or document to an email or you can use the HTTP features of your Web browser to transfer large amounts of data You can also use the File Transfer Protocol FTP supported by a separate s...

Page 145: ...n external device In this instance there is an alternative way in which you can manually set the display for external viewing 1 Right click anywhere on your desktop and select Properties The Display Properties dialog box appears Sample Display Properties dialog box 2 Click the Setting tab 3 Click the Advanced button 4 Select Twin view tab 5 Click the Clone radio button 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK ...

Page 146: ...gs and save them as wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to the microphone jack and using the Sound Recorder feature in the operating system DEFINITION A wav pronounced wave file is a format for storing sound in files TECHNICAL NOTE If you record MP3 files you will only be able to play them on a drive capable of playing MP3 files Using a microphone 1 Connect an exte...

Page 147: ...he file select Save from the File menu Adjusting recording settings The better the quality of the recording the more disk space the sound file requires Experiment to find a balance that fits your needs 1 Open Sound Recorder if necessary click Start point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder 2 In the Sound Recorder window click Edit then click Audio Properties 3 In th...

Page 148: ...ternal speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer For more information see Left side on page 29 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini jack Connecting a monitor keyboard and mouse By connecting an external monitor external full size keyboard and a mouse y...

Page 149: ...desktop and select Properties The Display Properties dialog box appears Sample Display Properties dialog box 2 Click the Settings tab 3 Slide the Screen area slider bar toward Less until the setting reads 800 x 600 4 The Monitor Settings window appears and asks if you want to keep the settings 5 Click Yes 6 To change the settings back repeat steps 2 through 5 ...

Page 150: ...difficult to set up and use PC Card supporting software PC Cards require Card and Socket Services software a set of programs that acts as a translator between the PC Card and the computer and that makes hot swapping switching cards while the computer is on possible The operating system provides the Card and Socket Services for your PC Card Even if your PC Card comes with its own version of Card an...

Page 151: ... it locks into place NOTE If you have a Type III card insert the connector into the lower slot If you have a Type I or Type II card you can insert it into either the upper or the lower slot There are two eject buttons one per slot CAUTION To avoid damaging the PC Card or the computer don t force the card into the PC Card slot Removing PC Cards 1 Stop the PC Card by clicking the Safely Remove Hardw...

Page 152: ...autions Although you can insert a PC Card at any time to avoid data loss never remove a card while it is in use For example Never remove a hard disk card while the system is accessing it Never remove a network card while you are connected to a network Before removing a PC Card stop it by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray Once the PC Card has stopped you can safely remove ...

Page 153: ...ways play DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power For systems with a DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive you can use InterVideo WinDVD to play DVDs WinDVD is an easy to use full featured multimedia control center that helps you get the most out of the exciting world of DVD technology If your computer has a DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW multifunction drive your computer comes with Win...

Page 154: ... Modular Bay Insert a DVD into the drive following the instructions in Inserting a disc on page 72 The computer automatically detects the disc in the drive and opens WinDVD If the autoplay feature is enabled the DVD automatically begins to play see Setting general properties on page 163 for information on enabling autoplay To open WinDVD manually 1 Click Start and point to All Programs 2 Point to ...

Page 155: ...re information Using the WinDVD status bar The time slider enables you to rapidly move forward or backward in the DVD content Move the time slider to the left to go backward or move it to the right to go forward The current time slot is indicated on the right side of the status bar The playback speed slider enables you to control the speed at which the DVD plays Move the slider to the left to slow...

Page 156: ... positioning the cursor over the WinDVD window other than over the control panel then clicking the secondary button The shortcut menu contains the same features as the control panel plus the enable caption feature which displays captions for the hearing impaired You can also create a playlist to customize the order in which the DVD content plays see Creating playlists on page 161 Once a DVD is pla...

Page 157: ...ion of these features Using the control panel playback buttons Once you have inserted a DVD and started WinDVD you are ready to play the disc Using the control panel you can play a DVD from the beginning or move to a desired location then begin playing Sample WinDVD control panel Variable rewind and fast forward Playlist Bookmark Help Repeat Play Stop Pause Step Previous chapter Fast backward Fast...

Page 158: ...r on the control panel counter The DVD continues to repeat until you click the repeat but ton again and the repeat symbol no longer displays on the control panel None Eject open the DVD ROM drive disc tray E Pause temporarily stop playing a DVD Spacebar Play start playing a DVD Spacebar Step move forward through the DVD one frame at a time Each time you click this button the DVD moves forward one ...

Page 159: ... to the next chapter and resume playing the DVD PgDn Fast forward move quickly forward through the DVD content When you reach the desired location click the play button to resume playing the DVD F Time move to a specific time slot then click the play button to play the DVD from the selected location None Audio volume controls click the plus button to increase volume Click the minus button to decre...

Page 160: ...t features the DVD supports Depending on the DVD format and your computer s hardware configuration some of the control panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features appear gray and you cannot select them A playlist is a customized list of DVD files in the order in which you want to view them For example you may want to create a playlist for DVDs that contain music files...

Page 161: ...ocated In the upper right window select the file you want to play first and click Add to put it at the top of the playlist DVD files have an mpg vob or ac3 file name extension After selecting a file the file name appears in the Selected files list You can also double click a file name to add it to the playlist 4 Add as many files as you wish to the playlist You must add the files in the order in w...

Page 162: ...d playlist After loading the playlist a confirmation dialog box appears 3 Click OK to close the confirmation dialog box then click OK to close the Playlist window The DVD begins to play the loaded playlist Resuming normal playback after using playlists To resume playing the DVD files in order after using a playlist click the eject button to open the disc tray then close it again The DVD resumes no...

Page 163: ...se the General tab to select the region code the drive letter assigned to the DVD ROM drive the autoplay default option and which WinDVD toolbars are displayed by default Region coding is part of the protection system for DVD content It divides the world into six regions The intent is to enable specific content to be viewed in a specific region The current region code of the WinDVD player installe...

Page 164: ...rent region before the setting becomes permanent 2 In the Player settings Default DVD drive box select your DVD ROM drive letter 3 Select the Player settings Auto play check box to enable the auto play feature Clear the check box to disable this feature When enabled the auto play feature automatically launches a DVD ROM when it is inserted in the DVD ROM drive 4 In the View box select the items yo...

Page 165: ... Audio tab The Audio tab moves to the front The Current audio track box displays the current audio format and attributes Sample Properties dialog box with Audio tab on top 2 In the Audio channels box select the appropriate speaker mode to match your setup as follows If you have two speakers select one of the 2 speaker modes Mono mixes the audio channels into one channel Stereo mixes the audio chan...

Page 166: ...ox to disable it 5 To test Dolby Pro Logic click the Test button Setting display properties 1 In the Properties dialog box click the Display tab The Display tab moves to the front Sample Properties dialog box with Display tab selected 2 Select the Lock aspect ratio check box to maintain the original aspect ratio when the video window is resized Otherwise clear the check box 3 Select the Startup in...

Page 167: ...5 Click OK to save the settings Customizing the control panel You can customize the appearance of your WinDVDTM 2000 player s control panel To configure the control panel s appearance 1 Position the pointer over the control panel then click the secondary button to display a shortcut menu of control panel options WinDVD control panel options ...

Page 168: ... ver 2 3 2 You can select a new control panel background color or select WinDVD to display the control panel in a different format Sample new WinDVD control panel appearance You can also select About to display copyright and version information ...

Page 169: ...ontrol panel features may be unavailable when playing a DVD Unsupported features appear gray and you cannot select them The features described in this section are available on the WinDVD expanded control panel To open the expanded control panel click the expanded controls button on the WinDVD main control panel See Playing DVDs on page 153 for help locating the expanded controls button WinDVD expa...

Page 170: ...he DVD faster Placing the slider in the cen ter plays the DVD at normal speed and enables the audio The audio is automati cally muted at any other playback speed None Brightness move the slider to the right to increase video brightness Move it to the left to decrease brightness increases decreases Directional buttons use to navigate the WinDVD menus as you would the arrow keys on the keyboard The ...

Page 171: ...dle row on the numeric keypad to begin play ing that chapter You can clear an entry by clicking the clear X button on the lower left corner of the numeric keypad 0 9 Menu button dis plays all available menus for the current DVD Examples of menus are Root Audio Language Subtitles Use your mouse or the control panel directional but tons to select a menu Click Resume to resume DVD play back None Use ...

Page 172: ...r num ber C Title button Dis plays a list of all the titles on the current DVD Click the title you want to play then click Enter T Audio tracks dis plays a list of all the audio track options This feature is most commonly used with multi language con tent to change the spo ken heard language This button is enabled only when the DVD supports dynamic audio track changes A Use this To do this Or use ...

Page 173: ...t includes subtitles and supports dynamic subtitle information changes Select the desired lan guage or select Default to display subtitles in the DVD s default language S Camera angles display a list of all the available camera angles Due to differ ences in the DVD mastering process some multi angle views may not func tion properly G Use this To do this Or use keyboard shortcut ...

Page 174: ...utton and drag the cursor to the bottom right corner of the area you want to view in close up A dotted rectangle appears around the area you wish to view Bookmark save an unlimited number of locations on the DVD for quick reference On the bookmark shortcut menu click Add to open the Add Bookmark dialog box Type a bookmark name then click OK The bookmark name appears on the book mark shortcut menu ...

Page 175: ...d in the lower right corner of the directional button panel 2 With the pointer over the center of the window drag the zoomed window up down left or right The close up view changes to reflect the new zoom window location Zooming out To return the video to normal size click the zoom button The video also returns to normal size when you reach the zoom limit Adjusting the color balance You can adjust ...

Page 176: ...low and decrease the blue color values Move the Color control 2 slider to the right to increase the red and decrease the green color values Move the slider to the left to increase the green and decrease the red color values Launching an Internet browser from WinDVD Some DVDs contain links to Web sites To enable these links click the control panel Web button to launch your Internet browser Getting ...

Page 177: ... to help you solve many problems by yourself It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program wi...

Page 178: ...ons tab If a program has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside its name in the list Windows Task Manager Applications tab 4 Select the program you want to close then click End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working If it does not continue with step 3 5 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task 6 Select the ...

Page 179: ... the Applications tab 4 Select the program you want to close then click End Task 5 Close the remaining programs one by one by selecting the program name then End Task 6 Click Start and point to Shut Down 7 Select Shut down from the drop down list The computer shuts down Your program performs an illegal operation If you receive the message Your program has performed an illegal operation you should ...

Page 180: ...eceived the message 6 Save the file and refer to it when you contact the software manufacturer Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cable properly or installed a charged battery Press and hold down the power button for a few seconds If you are using the AC adapter check...

Page 181: ...al hours For more information see Power and the batteries on page 189 The computer displays the Non System disk or disk error message Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive If there is one remove it and press any key to continue If pressing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt and Del to restart the computer The Windows operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the d...

Page 182: ...figuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem To do this use the options in the Startup menu This section describes each option and when to use the procedure To open the Startup menu 1 Restart your computer 2 Press F8 when your computer starts The Windows Advanced Options menu displays these options Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boot Loggi...

Page 183: ...period dot or other mistake makes it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser can t find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair Try again later The Windows XP operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a...

Page 184: ...3 Click the Fixing a hardware problem or other appropriate link 4 Choose from specific topics and follow the steps If there is still a problem the operating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of all devices programs and features If the system or one of its attached devices isn t working r...

Page 185: ...ired by one device overwrites the data required by the other That may cause a hardware conflict Plug and Play With Plug and Play and the Windows XP operating system avoiding hardware conflicts is easy Plug and Play is a computer standard that helps the system BIOS basic input output system and the operating system to automatically assign resources to Plug and Play compliant devices In theory if ev...

Page 186: ...ings on the device Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device CAUTION Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them Dis...

Page 187: ... enabling the device 7 Click yes or no whichever is appropriate Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device Properties include the name of the manufacturer the type of device the drivers installed and the system resources assigned to the device To check a device s properties 1 Click Start 2 Click My Computer with the secondary button then click Prope...

Page 188: ... information about Device Manager refer to Windows XP online help Memory card problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be device related It is worthwhile checking for these first 1 Turn off the computer via the Start menu 2 Remove the memory module 3 Reinstall the memory module following the instructions in Using the computer for the first time on page ...

Page 189: ...e them The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cable Make sure the AC adapter and power cable are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer If the AC power light still does not come on check that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance The AC adapter and power cable work correctly but the battery will not ch...

Page 190: ...ons using the Toshiba Power Management Utility Have you added a device such as a PC Card or memory module that takes its power from the battery Is your software using the hard disk more Is the display power set to turn off automatically Was the battery fully charged to begin with All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts For more information on maximizing battery power see Charging the...

Page 191: ...essing Fn and F1 simultaneously If you have registered a password press the Enter key type the password and press Enter If no password is registered press Enter The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working If you are using the built in screen make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor To do this press Fn and F5 simultaneously once If this does not correct the pr...

Page 192: ...screen produces colors To reduce the amount of flickering try using fewer colors To change the number of colors displayed 1 Point at the desktop and click with the secondary button 2 Click Properties and then the Settings tab 3 Choose a lower quality color option and click OK For more information see Windows Help A message tells you that there is a problem with your display settings and that the a...

Page 193: ...times a disk problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them Typical disk problems are You are having trouble accessing a disk or one or more files appear to be missing Make sure you are identifying the drive by its correct name A or C Error checking Run Error checking which analyzes the directories files and NT file system NTFS on the disk and repairs any damage it finds To ...

Page 194: ...able to recover lost data using utility software which is available from your dealer Some programs run correctly but others do not This is probably a configuration problem If a program does not run properly refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs A diskette will not go into the external diskette drive You may already have a diskette in the drive Make su...

Page 195: ...you can access the second diskette the first diskette not the drive is probably causing the problem Run Error checking on the faulty diskette for instructions see Disk drive problems on page 193 CD ROM or DVD ROM drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive Make sure the drive tray has closed properly Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drive tray and remove the disc Make sure...

Page 196: ...e tray fully open remove the disc and place it in its Some discs run correctly but others do not If the problem is with an application CD ROM refer to the software s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program s needs The color of the materials used to make the disc can affect its reliability Silver colored CD ROMs are the most reliable followed by gold colored CD ROM...

Page 197: ...ced Settings tab then select DMA if available from the Transfer Modes drop down list In the correct device area click OK 6 The system must be restarted for this setting to take effect The Root or Title menu does not open Most DVD titles have one or both of the Root and Title menus If one menu button appears to do nothing try the other menu button WinDVD performance decreases after making a system ...

Page 198: ... to improve the performance of the DVD playback 2 Ensuring DMA is turned on See Playback performance is poor on page 197 3 If you have installed new hardware such as a new graphics card or audio card ensure the component s drivers support Microsoft DirectX 5 2b or higher and WinDVD Contact the manufacturer of the component 4 Verifying that your display driver resolution color depth and refresh rat...

Page 199: ...rate support DirectX Foundation 6 0 or higher Source Microsoft DirectShow 6 0 Source Microsoft DVD ROM drive with DMA enabled only available with Microsoft OSR 2 1 or above with PIXX 4 0 and USB support added WinDVD software WinDVD Error messages This table offers descriptions and resolutions for error messages that may appear when using WinDVD Error message and additional information Resolution T...

Page 200: ...he audio card or audio compo nent within the system The problem may be one of the following The audio card is faulty There is a problem with the audio driver Check installation of the sound card drivers WinDVD cannot display the selected resolution due to system limitations The screen size exceeds the allowable display limit There are not enough sys tem resources to play the DVD at the selected se...

Page 201: ...nclassified Report the problem and any error code to your supplier s Technical Support This is usually a rare title specific problem There is a problem with the copy protection system within the DVD ROM drive Playback cannot con tinue The DVD ROM drive failed to authenticate authorize playback of the DVD disc There may be a problem with the DVD ROM drive Try to play another disc Contact your suppl...

Page 202: ...of WinDVD Use DVD content from the appropriate region If appli cable on your system refer to the Help file for how to change the Region Code Permission to play is denied Please check the Parental Control setting The Parental Control set ting of WinDVD is lower than the Parental Control level of the content being played Playback of the DVD disc is not authorized Change the Parental Con trol level i...

Page 203: ...d the speaker volume is too loud Adjust the volume control Changing the settings for the Record Monitor feature in the Recording Control Utility default Off or the Mute feature This file appears to contain unsupported data Please refer to the Sup ported Formats section of the WinDVD Help file and ensure that this file contains valid data The drive or disc cannot be found This may be caused by one ...

Page 204: ...sert a PC Card into a slot the computer attempts to determine the type of card and the resources it requires by reading its Card Information Structure CIS Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the card immediately Other cards must be set up before you can use them Use the Windows XP PC Card PCMCIA Wizard to set up the card Refer to your Microsoft documentation for more infor...

Page 205: ... available try the card in that machine If the card malfunctions again it may be defective Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions The slots appear to be dead PC Cards that used to work no longer work Check the PC Card status 1 Click Start 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary button then click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears 3 Click t...

Page 206: ...ow this procedure before you remove a PC Card 1 Click the PC Card icon in the system tray 2 Click Stop xxxx where xxxx is the identifier for your PC Card The operating system displays a message that you may safely remove the card 3 Remove the card from the slot The system does not recognize your PC Card or PCMCIA socket controller 1 Make sure the computer is not in Standby mode For more informatio...

Page 207: ...printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in the tray Make sure the USB printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer Run the printer s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in Setting up a printer on page 54 You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable St...

Page 208: ...mputer s modem port and the telephone line jack Check the port settings to make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port See Determining the COM port on page 137 Check the communications parameters baud rate parity data length and stop bits specified in the communications program It should be set up to transmit at 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 28800 33600 bps bits per seco...

Page 209: ...d software to copy everything on the hard disk to a tape Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your hard disk and start again reloading all your...

Page 210: ...blems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before contacting Toshiba Review the troubleshooting information in your Windows XP documentation If the problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software co...

Page 211: ...accessed through CompuServe by typing go toshiba Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba make sure you have Your computer s serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem The recovery CDs that came with your system Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation diskettes or CD ROM Information about what you were doing when the p...

Page 212: ...her Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site computers toshiba com Marketing and product information in the USA www toshiba ca Canada www toshiba Europe com Europe www toshiba co jp index htm Japan http servicio toshiba com Mexico and all of Latin America ...

Page 213: ...orlaan 40 B 1930 Zaventem Belgium Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 Canada Czech Republic CHG Toshiba s r o Hnevkovskeho 65 61700 Brno Denmark Scribona Danmark A S Naverland 27 DK2600 Glostrup Denmark Finland Scribona TPC OY Sinimäentie 14 P O Box 83 02630 ESPOO Finland France Toshiba Systèmes France S A 7 Rue Ampère 92804 Puteaux Cédex France Germany Toshiba Euro...

Page 214: ...on Systems Benelux B V Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK Capelle a d IJssel The Netherlands Mexico and all of Latin America Toshiba de México S A Sierra Candela No 111 6to Piso Col Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000 Mexico DF 800 457 7777 outside of the US 949 859 4276 within the US this call may incur long distance charges Morocco C B I 22 Rue de Béthune Casablanca Morocco The Netherlands Toshiba Informatio...

Page 215: ...atislava Slovakia Slovenia Inea d o o Ljubljanska 80 61230 Domzale Slovenia Spain Toshiba Information Systems España S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 Madrid San Fernando de Henares Spain Sweden Scribona PC AB Sundbybergsväegen 1 Box 1374 171 27 Solna Sweden Switzerland Ozalid AG Herostrasse 7 8048 Zürich Switzerland United Kingdom Toshiba Information S...

Page 216: ...216 If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba s worldwide offices 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe I E GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D 4 1460 Neuss Germany ...

Page 217: ... security Fn This hot key blanks the display To resume working if you have registered a user password press Enter type your password and press Enter If there is no registered password press Enter Do not confuse the instant password security feature with The Windows screen saver feature that merely blanks the display after a specified amount of time and needs no password to resume operation or The ...

Page 218: ...ay panel and TV or other external video device simultaneously and TV or other external video device only TECHNICAL NOTE In order to use simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the built in display panel to match the resolution of the external display device Simultaneous mode works only with external monitors that support 640 X 480 resolution and higher Keyboard hot keys Fn This hot key tu...

Page 219: ...features a universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia AS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved ...

Page 220: ...220 Power Cable Connectors 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 Blank Page ...

Page 221: ...may appear in this user s guide AC alternating current BIOS basic input output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD ROM compact disc read only memory CD RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU central processing unit DC direct current ...

Page 222: ...y FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission FIR fast infrared GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O input output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 parallel port LSI large scale integration ...

Page 223: ...splay LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT display in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with notebook computers because of its shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device th...

Page 224: ...ic instructions stored in read only memory ROM containing the information the computer needs in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up the computer bit Short for binary digit A bit is the smallest unit of information used by a computer A group of eight bits is a byte See also byte bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed betwe...

Page 225: ... memory A form of high capacity storage that uses laser optics instead of magnetic means for reading data See also CD Compare DVD ROM central processing unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the computer It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information character Any lett...

Page 226: ...e computer s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs See also cache L1 cache L2 cache cursor A symbol that indicates the current position on the screen The shape of the cursor varies depending on the program you re using and what you re doing D default The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternativ...

Page 227: ... read write heads diskette A thin flexible disk in a protective jacket that stores magnetically encoded data Diskettes can be removed from the computer and come in two sizes 5 25 inch and 3 5 inch Your computer uses 3 5 inch diskettes See also double density diskette high density diskette document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved S...

Page 228: ...also disable executable file A computer program that is ready to run Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files Names of executable files usually end with a bat or exe extension expansion device A device that connects to a computer to expand its capabilities Other names for an expansion device are port expander port replicator docking station or network adapter extension...

Page 229: ...called system bus See also bus function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the keyboard Their function is determined by the operating system and or individual programs G gigabyte GB A unit of data equal to 1 073 741 824 bytes 1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes See also byte ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 vol...

Page 230: ...move devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change I icon A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function file or program interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image Compare non ...

Page 231: ... pixels load To move information from a storage device such as a hard disk into memory for processing local area network See LAN logical drive A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive A system s logical drives may differ from its physical drives For example a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives M megabyte MB A uni...

Page 232: ...devices such as printers with other users and to exchange electronic mail non interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen Compare interlaced non system disk A disk for storing programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer Compare system disk NT file system NTFS An advanced fil...

Page 233: ...e computer s CPU pixel Short for picture element The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer Plug and Play Generally refers to the computer s ability to automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices When capitalized refers to a standard that when followed by a device manufacturer allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with the device pointing device...

Page 234: ...ally and vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off See also boot RJ11 A modular connector used on most U S telephone systems and direct connect modems The RJ11 connector is a 6 wire connector RJ 45 A connector used to attach computers to LANS local area networks and to link ISDN Integrated Services Digital Net...

Page 235: ...ain system disk A diskette that contains the operating system files needed to start the computer Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk A system disk is also called a bootable disk or a startup disk Compare non system disk system prompt The symbol in the MS DOS operating system generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands T TFT displ...

Page 236: ... Fidelity Wi Fi is another term for the IEEE 802 11b communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet ...

Page 237: ...disposal 97 installing 94 light 32 45 91 Li on 88 monitoring power 91 not charging 189 removing 95 RTC real time clock 88 90 battery cover 34 latch 34 buttons CD Player 75 DVD ROM drive eject 71 PC Card eject 28 power 30 Start 101 C calculator 115 caps lock light 31 Card and Socket Services 150 CD and DVDs caring for 76 inserting 72 removing 75 viewing contents 75 CD Player control panel 75 CD ROM...

Page 238: ...9 moving 59 non system disk or disk error message 181 placement 36 protection 35 running on battery power 88 setting up 41 49 transferring information 139 turning off 81 83 85 128 turning on 45 using at the office 136 148 warning resume failure message 181 work area 35 computing tips 61 connecting AC adapter 41 external monitor 136 148 external speakers 148 modem 77 mouse 52 power cable 43 to a ne...

Page 239: ...ernalmonitornotworking 193 latch 44 properties 120 screen is blank 191 display modes changing 218 display panel opening 44 Display settings hot key 145 displaying folder information 135 disposing of used batteries 97 DMA Direct Memory Access 185 check settings 197 double click 46 downloading 144 DVD ROM drive can t access disc 195 drive tray won t open 196 eject button 71 inserting a disc 72 playi...

Page 240: ... Hibernate mode 57 Hibernation 79 hiding windows 112 hot key display settings 145 hot keys display modes 218 instant password 217 keyboard functions 218 sound 218 hot swapping 150 precautions 152 Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP 142 I icon 101 Date and Time 121 desktop 101 moving to desktop 101 naming 109 safety 22 indicator panel keyboard 31 system 31 32 inserting CDs and DVDs 72 PC Cards 150 ins...

Page 241: ...removing 95 memory adding 49 problem solving 188 removing 52 removing expansion slot cover 50 memory module inserting 50 removing 52 microphone jack 29 Microsoft Internet Explorer 77 Microsoft Support Online Web site 184 Microsoft Windows XP 99 minimizing 112 modem determining COM port 137 port 27 77 problem solving 208 resetting port to default settings 137 upgrading 137 modem using 77 monitor co...

Page 242: ...r down options Turn Off 81 83 85 Power Management powering down 78 power off guidelines 57 power usage mode 93 precautions 39 primary button 46 printer Add Printer Wizard 54 problem solving 207 208 printing a file 67 problem solving AC power 189 battery charge doesn t last 190 battery not charging 189 can t access CD DVD 195 can t insert diskette in drive 194 can t read a diskette 195 changing dis...

Page 243: ...fails 206 not recognized 206 slots appear dead 205 Plug and Play 185 power and batteries 189 printer 207 208 program not responding 177 program not working properly 194 screen doesnot look right flickers 192 system resources 185 Touchpad not responding 180 trouble prevention 209 URL address not found 183 using Startup options 182 warning resume failure 181 Windows XP not working 181 WinDVD error m...

Page 244: ...ommand 57 low battery 93 mode 32 restarting 86 using 85 Start button 101 starting a program 66 Startup menu problem solving 182 support for Windows 102 system indicator panel 31 32 system requirements WinDVD 199 System Restore 124 System Tools 124 system tray 102 T taskbar 102 112 customizing 130 telephone line connecting the modem 77 text file 107 toolbars displaying in a window 135 Toshiba Forum...

Page 245: ...ateandtimesettings 121 changing the screen saver 119 closing programs 115 creating a new folder 109 creating a text file 107 creating shortcuts 115 desktop 100 Help 125 183 problem solving 181 Recycle Bin 122 removing objects 122 resizingormovingwindows112 113 special features 129 starting programs 110 System Restore 124 tours and tutorials 127 Turn Off 128 Web Tutorial 106 WinDVD advanced feature...

Page 246: ...75 x 8 375 ver 2 3 system requirements 199 toolbar 155 video content poor 198 video window maximizing 160 zoom 174 175 wireless indicator light 32 Wizards Add Printer 54 Windows PC Card 204 World Wide Web 142 ...

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